Many people do not realize that there are different resume styles. There are three different resume styles Chronological, Functional and Combination. It is very important to identify which style will best showcase your skills. In this post we will review the benefits of using each style.
Chronological Resume – This is the typical style that most people use. This might not be a good choice for some on who has gaps in employment history, have moved frequently to various companies, or someone who is moving to a new industry.
Choose this style if you have:
- consistent work history that is related to your employment goal
- recent employer was very prestigious and you want to showcase their name to impress
- continuously increased your level of responsibility through the jobs you worked ie., you began as a accounting clerk, then became staff accountant, then accounting manager
Functional Resume – Also referred to as a skills profile, this style allows you to focus more on your skill sets. It allows you to choose which skill categories you want to emphasize and showcase. Choose this style if you want to:
- Focus on a selected area of accomplishment/experience
- Camouflage gaps in work history or helps downplay areas you do not want to emphasize
- Highlight experience gained from one or two employers you have been loyal to for many years
- If you are changing careers and want to present recent training/education more so than employment history
Combination Resume – This type of resume combines characteristics of both the chronological and functional resumes. It is easily adaptable and you can format your information according to your specific situation.
As a client with VentureReady LLC, we can review which resume style best fits your situation.
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If you want to learn more on resume writing. Join us on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. for a teleseminar on The Resume Checklist. This checklist will ensure that you have everything you need for an “interview winning resume”. This teleseminar is geared to individuals who have written their resume. Click here to register!
